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YES!! We need more of this! So excited about the Still We Rise Auction over on instagram to benefit ACLU, RAICES, and Texas Civil Rights Project. It’s often hard to know how to help when you are overwhelmed with anxiety and too much bad news. Lindsay’s Still We Rise auctions are making it really simple and a beautiful process that also brings wonderful artists and designers into view. You can bid now through Monday, July 9! ♥

There are a few days left Here is a handy list auction FAQs to look over. Get a cup of something good and come BID ON THESE BEAUTIES and fight for individuals and families at the border seeking asylum and searching for their babies that were snatched by the increasingly heartless Trump White House Republicans.

HEY HEY! Here’s a new Lovely Things roundup! I think the common thread is probably sunshine, ease, and playfulness. With everything going on right now, my favorite self-care is anything to escape the overwhelm for a little while with my peeps. I’m tending to my roses later today (yes, my roses are also my peeps! hahaha) and going strawberry picking with a good friend tomorrow, so I’m on the right track! How about you? Find more LOVELY THINGS.

YESSS! It’s the 5th Annual Samples & Seconds Sale this Saturday, June 2! This year, it’s happening at a new location, but the deals are still BANANAS. Get over to Union Studios to shop the slightly imperfect goodies of ten talented local designers who are selling their beautiful designs for up to 70% off. Hot Tip: There are always samples and perfectly perfect things mixed in, too! Shop ceramics, jewelry, clothing, tableware, home goods, lighting, smokeware, art, clothing, and lots more. As always, make sure to come early for the best scores!! 11AM to 3PM at 3425 SE 18th Ave. MORE INFO.

Hello! Here is a new installment of LOVELY THINGS and, this week, I decided to give it a loose Mother’s Day theme with a bunch of things that I think my mom friends, you, your moms, and your grannies might like to be gifted. There are lots of brick and mortar shops here if you live locally in Portland. Go shop around! And, as always, sending out hugs to everyone who has a hard time on this celebratory day — whatever the reason. Life can feel pretty loaded — you aren’t alone. Take care of yourself and take it easy. Lots of love to all my ladies who are raising the coolest kids — I’m so happy to get to see it all happen and to know your amazing babes. More LOVELY THINGS.

Portlanders! Make sure to stop by Pam’s shop, Ink & Peat, for Mother’s Day goodies. PROMO: There will even be a 20% off sale at the shop this Friday, May 11, from 5PM to 8PM. Ink & Peat is located at 3808 N. Williams Avenue. There will be snacks and drinks, too! ♥

… or maybe swinging brass petals? PROMO: Free U.S. shipping on orders $250+! PDX STUDIO: The Seaworthy studio is located 3322 NE Wasco St (you can arrange to pick up locally and follow them for open studio days!) ♥

Each one of these blush glass vases is sweet on its own or clustered with other vases. PROMO: Free U.S. shipping on orders $250+! PDX SHOP:Woonwinkel is located at 935 SW Washington Street ♥

Does your momma sew? A very affordable subscription to this magazine comes with so many amazing sewing pattern freebies, a ton of useful info, and a sewing community forum.

An intriguing fragrance can be an incredibly sweet gesture and may find your loved one with a new signature scent. I wear Cedar & Rose pretty much constantly all summer. PDX SHOP:Olo is located at 1407 SE Belmont Street ♥

I love this linen bag. I have the pink linen version that is my favorite for farmers market shopping and for beach times. PDX SHOP:Alder & Co. is located at 616 SW 12th Ave. ♥

Maybe mom’s a little woo woo and would love a game of lunar phases dominoes? PROMO: Free U.S. shopping for orders $250+ PDX SHOP:Woonwinkel is located at 935 SW Washington Street ♥

Anything from Tata Harper would likely thrill any lady. Perhaps a bottle of Hydrating Floral Essence to spritz before her face cream, the ultra healing Repairative Moisturizer, or one of the beautiful TH Face Masks would help her face feel super nourished and soft. PROMO: Free U.S. shipping for orders $50+

Love love love these wonderful patchwork quilts from Thompson Street Studio by Kiva Motnyk. I love her muted palettes, use of natural dyes, and clever construction. Kiva grew up in an artistic household and its communal dance, painting and photography studio in SoHo. As a textile designer and creative director, she has continued this creative environment with a new generation of artists and designers. I cannot stop ogling Kiva’s Nathalie Patchwork Quilt. I also love the Lavender Grey Patchwork Quilt, the Multi Circle Quilt (this one really reminds me of designs from the Bauhaus Art Movement!), and the Neutral Patchwork Coasters. More HERE.